Installation

acetab is available on the Chrome Web Store and works on all Chromium-based browsers.

Chrome Installation

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click “Add to Chrome”
  3. Confirm by clicking “Add extension”
  4. Open a new tab to see your acetab dashboard!

Microsoft Edge

acetab also works on Microsoft Edge:

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store in Edge
  2. Click “Allow extensions from other stores” if prompted
  3. Click “Add to Chrome”
  4. Open a new tab

Brave Browser

Brave is fully compatible:

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store in Brave
  2. Click “Add to Chrome”
  3. Done!

Permissions Explained

When you install acetab, it requests certain permissions:

PermissionWhy It’s Needed
StorageSave your dashboard configuration locally
BookmarksDisplay your bookmarks in the Bookmarks widget (optional)
AlarmsSchedule automatic widget updates (RSS, weather, stocks)

Privacy Note: All your data stays on your device. We never send your personal information to external servers.

After Installation

Once installed, acetab will automatically replace your new tab page. You’ll see:

  • A default dashboard with basic widgets
  • The screen switcher on the left
  • Edit mode button in the bottom corner

Ready to customize? Head to Quick Start to learn the basics.